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Kris Medlen bounces back in win
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(11:17 pm ET) Braves starting pitcher Kris Medlen pitched around his own fielding miscue to defeat the Mets Wednesday, 5-3.

Medlen allowed three runs in the start, two of which came around after he made a throwing error in the top of the fifth. All three runs allowed came across in that fifth, on two hits and one hit by pitch, along with the error.

Medlen allowed the one earned run on six hits and no walks in the outing, while striking out seven batters in seven innings of work. He threw 65 of 105 pitches for strikes in the game.

Medlen is now 4-7 on the season, but 3-1 over his last four starts. He has a 2.96 ERA in 15 starts, heading into his next scheduled start, Tuesday against the Royals. 


Shaun Marcum remains winless in possible final start
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(11:04 pm ET) Mets starting pitcher Shaun Marcum dropped his ninth consecutive decision Wednesday, in a 5-3 loss to the Braves.

Marcum struggled yet again, allowing five runs in 4 2/3 innings, the second start in a row he has allowed more runs than innings pitched. He surrendered the five runs on six hits and four walks, the latter being a season-worst mark.

Marcum struck out six batters in the outing, while throwing 55 of 96 pitches for strikes. His ERA rose to 5.76, while his record fell to 0-9.

The Mets are expected to move to a five-man rotation soon, which might not leave room for Marcum, given his struggles.  He is not currently listed among their probable starting pitchers moving forward, and the team has not announced their plans for him moving forward. 


Alex Wood should return to bullpen soon
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(10:47 pm ET) Braves reliever Alex Wood should be back in the bullpen by the start of a weekend series against the Brewers, after he was needed to throw 73 pitches in a start Tuesday. Manager Fredi Gonzalez told MLB.com Wood could be available to pitch in relief as early as the series opener.

"We're shooting for him to be available by Friday at the earliest," Gonzalez said. "He threw a lot of pitches in three innings."

Wood was bothered by a cuticle tear on his index finger in the outing, but that is not expected to bother him by he time he returns to the bullpen. 


Sergio Romo works third day in a row
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(10:23 pm ET) Giants closer Sergio Romo saved his second game in as many days Wednesday, as he closed out a 4-2 win over the Padres.

Romo returns San Diego on just 12 pitches, striking out one batter in a perfect ninth. He is now 18 for 21 in save situations, with a 2.54 ERA on the season.


Jesus Guzman homers again
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(10:22 pm ET) Padres first baseman Jesus Guzman homered for the second game in a row Wednesday, a solo shot in a 4-2 loss to the Giants.

Guzman finished the game 1 for 3 with a walk and a strikeout. He is batting .237 on the season with three home runs in 114 at-bats.  


Eric Stults remains solid in no-decision
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(10:18 pm ET) Padres starting pitcher Eric Stults could not quite live up to his complete game in his follow-up start Wednesday, but he still pitched well in a no-decision against the Giants.

Stults tossed his fifth quality start in a row in the game, though it was his first time failing to finish the seventh inning in that stretch. He allowed just two runs in 6 1/3 innings of work, but was pulled after allowing a one-out single in the seventh inning. That runner came around to score, blowing a 2-1 Padres lead and leaving Stulted with a no-decision.

Stults allowed seven hits and two walks in the game, while striking out three batters on 105 pitches. He is now 6-5 on the season with a 3.25 ERA through 15 starts. He is expected to make his next start Monday against the Phillies. 


Mark Buehrle improves to .500
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
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Blue Jays starter Mark Buehrle was aided by one mighty swing from Adam Lind for a three-run homer in the first inning of his start against the Rockies Wednesday. That was all Buehrle needed to earn the win. 
Buehrle gave up two earned runs on eight hits and a walk over five innings to improve to .500 at 4-4 on the year. He allowed a Carlos Gonzalez solo homer and scattered his runs given up in the second and fifth innings. Buehrle threw 92 pitches before leaving and his ERA is at 4.60. 
The 34-year-old veteran, who struck out four Wednesday, has won his last two outings with two runs allowed over 12 frames with 11 Ks. He's slowly getting on track and makes his next scheduled start Tuesday at Tampa Bay. 

Casey Janssen notches 16th save
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(10:12 pm ET) Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen gave up a hit in the ninth Wednesday but notched a save against the Rockies. Janssen earned his 16th save as he needed 16 pitches to complete his inning. 

Janssen lowered his ERA to 2.28 with the save, his fourth in his last four outings. He's been sharp since allowing two runs in his first blown save back on June 8 against Texas. 


Madison Bumgarner wins again
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(10:10 pm ET) Giants starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner tossed another quality start Wednesday against the Padres, his second in a row, in a 4-2 win.

Bumgarner limited the Padres to just three hits, though he did walk four batters, his highest total in four starts. He also allowed two runs in the game, both on solo home runs. Bumgarner struck out eight in seven innings, for his third win in a row.

Bumgarner threw 66 of 111 pitches for strikes, while lowering his ERA to 3.25 on the season. Bumgarner is now 7-4 heading into his next start, Monday at the Dodgers. 


Justin Ruggiano slugs one in leadoff spot
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
(10:05 pm ET) Marlins outfielder Justin Ruggiano started in the leadoff spot for the first time in his career Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, and he came up big late.

Ruggiano hit his ninth home run of the season to open the ninth inning, as the Marlins tried to battle back from a three-run deficit. Ruggiano finished the game 2 for 4 with one RBI and one run scored, in a 3-1 loss.

Ruggiano is hitting .229 on the season, with a .702 OPS. He has nine home runs and eight stolen bases, while driving in 25 runs. 


 
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